Would you vote for an algorithm? The majority of Europeans (51 per cent) are in favour of reducing the number of parliamentarians in their country and replacing them with an “artificial intelligence algorithm”, according to a 2020 survey by Spain’s IE University.
Automated politicians may be some way off but policymakers are beginning to use AI to help design and implement policies. It is a natural fit, according to a recent article by management consultants BCG. “The foundations of policymaking – specifically, the ability to sense patterns of need, develop evidence-based programmes, forecast outcomes, and analyse effectiveness – fall squarely in AI’s sweet spot,” it argues.
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